Greetings and welcome to your 11 IB Biology wiki, all must read documents will appear at this top of this page. Below you will find what we have been doing and links to associated documents
2. Read through page 12 -24 of section 1.2 below (our new unit!!!)
On the google doc make summary notes for those pages and add any images you think are necessary
June 16th: Be sure to bring your permission slip and monies in on Monday
I will be out today, you will be revising for your quiz on Wednesday (6.3 and 6.5) you can make and use 1 (15cm x 10cm) card for notes that you can use during the quiz. The cards are in the year 11 folder by the front door.
I recommend you follow the understandings at the beginning of 6.3 and 6.5 to guide your studying. If you have any questions, email me
June 3: IMPORTANT June 22-23 we will be going to the ROW learning center and staying overnight to complete the group 4 project. Attendance is compulsory. I will give you all details soon
3. Read 306 to understand how neonicotinoid insecticides can interrupt neuron signalling in honeybees
May 31 and Thursday June 1st: Remember I am away today. I would like you to take the period to make a full 6.6 summary sheet, this is a great habit to get into for each unit and will serve you well come next April, it will also act to reinforce what you looked at last week.
Format. Start with the 8 understandings and 6 applications and skills at the beginning of the unit and devote a section of your study sheet (one blank or lined paper double sided) to each one. Also include the green NOS boxes. Done well this should take you 2 periods and the finished products should be lightly taped (top so we can lift it to see the other side and it can be removed easily) to the lab equipment glass doors when completed. If you do not address the 14 sections your work will be considered incomplete. Collaborate with your peers but you must complete your own study sheet IN YOUR OWN WORDS, do not copy any of the material. Rewording your understanding will help to reinforce it.
June 2nd: With a partner complete the following animation and questions as well as make a summary of understanding for pages 302 to 306 (including the challenge yourself and NOS). This will bring us to the end of 6.5
May 25: QUIZ tomorrow is on 6.6. You do not need to make a study sheet. You are responsible for the following:
1. What is homeostasis and 2 examples of controlled parts of the body
2. What glad secretes thyroxin and what does it help regulate
3. Where is leptin secreted and what does it regulate?
4. Where is melatonin secreted and what does it regulate?
5. How does insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose levels?
6. label the male or female reproductive and know the function of each part
7. The menstrual cycle: know which glands, structures and hormones are involved in managing the menstrual cycle. For example, where is progesterone produced and what is it's role in the menstrual cycle?
May 24 and 25th: Greetings, I am away today and tomorrow, Friday we will have a quiz on 6.6, hormones, homeostasis and reproduction.
You are responsible for everything in 6.6. Use the notes we made to help guide you through the 'understandings' at the beginning of the unit
Be sure to include the green nature of science boxes, i.e what are the 2 main categories of endocrine glands?
We did not cover page:
- 315 'How does a person become male or female?'
- 319 'hormone therapy'
you are capable of understanding this and are responsible for it on the quiz
Use the 2 periods wisely so you do not have to study as much at home
any q's send a pigeon, i'll shout my response from the summit
good luck, bee good
May 12: More Menstrual Cycle today
here is the homework from Tuesday and for this weekend
1. Draw and label the male and female reproductive anatomy and function diagrams on 313 and 314
2. What is the function of the hormones Thyroxin, Leptin and Melatonin
3. complete the following menstrual cycle hormone attached
May 2nd: Tomorrow we will continue with 6.4 Gas Exchange. Remember Friday we will have a quiz.
homework: Study for Friday, watch the following clip and draw a labelled diagram of the alveolus
March 9th: Digestion lab. Homework for Monday, be sure to complete the intestine structure questions below for Tuesday
To make the Enzyme Solution: Carefully open one capsule and empty the contents into a clean mortar. Crush and grind the contents, while slowly adding 10ml of water. Once the contents have be completely crushed and mixed, use a clean pipette to transfer the enzyme solution to the dialysis tubing.
Read and make a single page summary, including all diagrams, of 6.1. The 2 best single page summaries get a prize on Thursday, all diagrams are to be hand drawn, not cut and paste.
January 28: Remember quiz this coming Friday (2.6 and 2.7). Also, watch the following very well done video before Tuesday and mark down any key words that we have also been looking at
January 24: I am out today. With a partner write a summary story similar to the one you did for DNA replication but this time write it for protein synthesis page 93 to 97, include pictures in your story, be creative (comic strip?) make sure you include all steps and all important components. I'll select 4 stories to be read on Thursday. This will be assessed and out of 4.
January 21: H/W for Tuesday. Read unit 2.7 Protein Synthesis page 93 to 97 and do questions 18, 19 and 20.
January 17: DNA replication. H/W for Thursday: Write a paragraph to explain the process of DNA replication including all steps and ingredients, pretend you are explaining it over the phone, don't leave the listener with any questions
Quiz hints:
1. classify one plant and one animal from domain to species level
2. kpcofgs: the hierarchy of taxa to classify eukaryotes (kids prefer candy over fried green spinach)
3. what are the 3 domains of life
4. 3 reasons for using natural classification rather than arbitrary classification to classify organisms are......
5. be able to identify each of the 4 plant, 5 animal and 5 vertebrate types based on major distinguishing features
6. use/construct a basic dichotomous key(maybe do the worked example on page 254)
7. what is bilateral symmetry?
January 9: Tomorrow we have the 2 remaining presentation. Thursday we will write the quiz (5.3) and continue with our DNA structure and replication before returning to cladistics
January 1: Happy New Year. Hope you all had a great break. This week we will be finishing our last 2 presentations, followed by 5.4 Cladistics and then our unit test on Tuesday 10th.
October 25: Today we discussed adaptive radiation, speciation, homologous structures and selection pressures. H/W: Read the handout (pg 225). 1. What was the authors hypothesis? 2. what were the dependent variables? 3. Was the hypothesis rejected or accepted and why?
October 22: for Tuesday read adaptive radiation on page 223, find an example online a write a brief description of how this took place, be sure to use your definition of evolution to assist your explanation
September 23: Finished 4.3 and the last 2 examples. Read 4.4, make notes, answer q's on pg 214 and 215.
REMEMBER: unit test on Tuesday 4 October.
September 22: More 4.3 the carbon cycle
September 13: IB Practical:" Separation of Plant Pigments Using Chromatography
H/W for Monday September 19: Complete the lab and use the data from the table that is provided in the updated lab document to determine r.f. We are all using the sample 3rd from the right in the picture. You must send in your own copy with your own answers.
Introductory lesson: overview of course content, assessment, best practices for success
Introduce our first unit, Ecology.
Today in class we talked about the interdependence of organisms and began to form our own definitions of ecology, a winded definition and a concise definition. If you missed the class, view the pic below and try to fit them all into a lengthy definition of ecology
11 IB Biology 2016_2017
smurray@lapazschool.org
Greetings and welcome to your 11 IB Biology wiki, all must read documents will appear at this top of this page. Below you will find what we have been doing and links to associated documents
shared folder:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-RfTfA0LJuvLTYtQ082UHY4TUU
Important reference documents for IA's and lab write ups
June 27: Remember this week I am at Earth. Next week we will take the period on Wednesday to discuss the IA
Today and Friday you will be doing the following. Thursday you will have maths instead of bio.
The following virtual lab, journal questions and summary page are due on Friday at the end of the period. You can submit it all on google classrooms
1. here is the virtual lab link (add your journal questions to the google classroom doc)
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E08/E08.html
2. Read through page 12 -24 of section 1.2 below (our new unit!!!)
On the google doc make summary notes for those pages and add any images you think are necessary
June 16th: Be sure to bring your permission slip and monies in on Monday
I will be out today, you will be revising for your quiz on Wednesday (6.3 and 6.5) you can make and use 1 (15cm x 10cm) card for notes that you can use during the quiz. The cards are in the year 11 folder by the front door.
I recommend you follow the understandings at the beginning of 6.3 and 6.5 to guide your studying. If you have any questions, email me
June 12: Hope the Atlanta trip is going well. Wednesday 21st quiz on 6.3 and 6.5.
Remember to fill out the following permission trip form and return it on Monday the 19thJune 9th: The immune response
self versus non-self
http://www.webpacman.com/
June 3: IMPORTANT June 22-23 we will be going to the ROW learning center and staying overnight to complete the group 4 project. Attendance is compulsory. I will give you all details soon
June 7- Synapses:2 things
1. Watch this animation and complete the q's
https://highered.mheducation.com/sites/9834092339/student_view0/chapter44/chemical_synapse.html
2. Follow this 2 minute video to support your understanding of communication between 2 or more neurons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhowH0kb7n0
3. Read 306 to understand how neonicotinoid insecticides can interrupt neuron signalling in honeybees
May 31 and Thursday June 1st: Remember I am away today. I would like you to take the period to make a full 6.6 summary sheet, this is a great habit to get into for each unit and will serve you well come next April, it will also act to reinforce what you looked at last week.
Format. Start with the 8 understandings and 6 applications and skills at the beginning of the unit and devote a section of your study sheet (one blank or lined paper double sided) to each one. Also include the green NOS boxes. Done well this should take you 2 periods and the finished products should be lightly taped (top so we can lift it to see the other side and it can be removed easily) to the lab equipment glass doors when completed. If you do not address the 14 sections your work will be considered incomplete. Collaborate with your peers but you must complete your own study sheet IN YOUR OWN WORDS, do not copy any of the material. Rewording your understanding will help to reinforce it.
June 2nd: With a partner complete the following animation and questions as well as make a summary of understanding for pages 302 to 306 (including the challenge yourself and NOS). This will bring us to the end of 6.5
part 1. view the animation and try the questions.
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animationhow_the_sodium_potassium_pump_works.html
May 25: QUIZ tomorrow is on 6.6. You do not need to make a study sheet. You are responsible for the following:
1. What is homeostasis and 2 examples of controlled parts of the body
2. What glad secretes thyroxin and what does it help regulate
3. Where is leptin secreted and what does it regulate?
4. Where is melatonin secreted and what does it regulate?
5. How does insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose levels?
6. label the male or female reproductive and know the function of each part
7. The menstrual cycle: know which glands, structures and hormones are involved in managing the menstrual cycle. For example, where is progesterone produced and what is it's role in the menstrual cycle?
8. what is in vitro fertilization?
May 24th: Neurons and synapses
part 1. view the animation and try the questions.
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animationhow_the_sodium_potassium_pump_works.html
Part 2:
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter14/animationthe_nerve_impulse.html
May 24 and 25th: Greetings, I am away today and tomorrow, Friday we will have a quiz on 6.6, hormones, homeostasis and reproduction.
You are responsible for everything in 6.6. Use the notes we made to help guide you through the 'understandings' at the beginning of the unit
Be sure to include the green nature of science boxes, i.e what are the 2 main categories of endocrine glands?
We did not cover page:
- 315 'How does a person become male or female?'
- 319 'hormone therapy'
you are capable of understanding this and are responsible for it on the quiz
Use the 2 periods wisely so you do not have to study as much at home
any q's send a pigeon, i'll shout my response from the summit
good luck, bee good
May 12: More Menstrual Cycle today
here is the homework from Tuesday and for this weekend
1. Draw and label the male and female reproductive anatomy and function diagrams on 313 and 314
2. What is the function of the hormones Thyroxin, Leptin and Melatonin
3. complete the following menstrual cycle hormone attached
May 8: Quiz on 6.4 Wednesday the 10th.
May 2nd: Tomorrow we will continue with 6.4 Gas Exchange. Remember Friday we will have a quiz.
homework: Study for Friday, watch the following clip and draw a labelled diagram of the alveolus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=247&v=xuw14mm69gQ
April 25th: Remember homework q's due tomorrow and a quiz on 6.2 for Friday
April 19: Welcome back
. Heart, artery and vein, the flow and control of blood
March 16: Digestion and the Human heart
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/map-human-heart.html
March 9th: Digestion lab. Homework for Monday, be sure to complete the intestine structure questions below for Tuesday
To make the Enzyme Solution: Carefully open one capsule and empty the contents into a clean mortar. Crush and grind the contents, while slowly adding 10ml of water. Once the contents have be completely crushed and mixed, use a clean pipette to transfer the enzyme solution to the dialysis tubing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFQhGCyoHYY
March 7th: Today you will be with prof Zuniga
Read and make a single page summary, including all diagrams, of 6.1. The 2 best single page summaries get a prize on Thursday, all diagrams are to be hand drawn, not cut and paste.
February 24. Today was the last day of the asexual reproduction lab observations. Make sure by Tuesday you have done your write up.
Also for Tuesday is the enzyme virtual lab (the 2 graphs and the journal questions)
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_11/BL_11.html
February 21: Enzymes.
February 18: H/W for Thursday 23rd: Read 2.5 Enzymes and make a full summary of all important aspects including:
how they work, the active site, substrates, denaturation, graphs, calcium alginate, how lactose free milk is produced
February 16: Intro to Human Physiology unit
https://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__how_enzymes_work.html
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_11/BL_11.html
February 14: Today we will set up our plants again along with the lab questions and writing a summary for the bottom of page 163 and 164
February 9: Asexual reproduction lab
February 7: Read 262 - 264 and do the worked example on page 265 of the evolution unit pdf farther down this page
February 3 :Cytochrome C Amino Acid sequence comparison super fun activity.
Homework: Finish your cytochrome c cladogram and the related questions for Tuesday.
February 2: Mutations and cytochrome c
January 28: Remember quiz this coming Friday (2.6 and 2.7). Also, watch the following very well done video before Tuesday and mark down any key words that we have also been looking at
https://www.nytimes.com/video/international-home/100000004881028/malaria-and-the-silent-spring.html?action=click>ype=vhs&version=vhs-heading&module=vhs®ion=title-area
January 24: I am out today. With a partner write a summary story similar to the one you did for DNA replication but this time write it for protein synthesis page 93 to 97, include pictures in your story, be creative (comic strip?) make sure you include all steps and all important components. I'll select 4 stories to be read on Thursday. This will be assessed and out of 4.
January 21: H/W for Tuesday. Read unit 2.7 Protein Synthesis page 93 to 97 and do questions 18, 19 and 20.
January 17: DNA replication. H/W for Thursday: Write a paragraph to explain the process of DNA replication including all steps and ingredients, pretend you are explaining it over the phone, don't leave the listener with any questions
DNA origami video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jOapfqVZlo
Quiz hints:
1. classify one plant and one animal from domain to species level
2. kpcofgs: the hierarchy of taxa to classify eukaryotes (kids prefer candy over fried green spinach)
3. what are the 3 domains of life
4. 3 reasons for using natural classification rather than arbitrary classification to classify organisms are......
5. be able to identify each of the 4 plant, 5 animal and 5 vertebrate types based on major distinguishing features
6. use/construct a basic dichotomous key(maybe do the worked example on page 254)
7. what is bilateral symmetry?
January 9: Tomorrow we have the 2 remaining presentation. Thursday we will write the quiz (5.3) and continue with our DNA structure and replication before returning to cladistics
January 5: More cladistics and cladograms
January 3:Cladograms: enter as student and begin at FOLDER 3
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/search/lessonsummary.php?&thisaudience=6-8&resource_id=28
Homework: Cladograms: Read up to 'using the tree for classification' only and make brief summary notes
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evo_03
January 1: Happy New Year. Hope you all had a great break. This week we will be finishing our last 2 presentations, followed by 5.4 Cladistics and then our unit test on Tuesday 10th.
November 22: Class presentations:
November 15: Quiz today. For Thursday and Friday we will be preparing presentations on 5.3.
November 11: Graph interpretation activity.
November 10: End of 5.2 (quiz on Tuesday 5.1 and 5.2). H/W questions 5,6,7,8 on 5.2. also your mesocosm report
November 4: Home work for Tuesday: Finish the though questions, read page 232 -234, make notes
November 1: natural Selection and bean wars.
October 29: unit 5.2 Natural Selection: Read 229 to 231 and make summary notes for Tuesday
October 28: Natural Selection VL.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selection
October 25: Today we discussed adaptive radiation, speciation, homologous structures and selection pressures.
H/W: Read the handout (pg 225). 1. What was the authors hypothesis? 2. what were the dependent variables? 3. Was the hypothesis rejected or accepted and why?
October 22: for Tuesday read adaptive radiation on page 223, find an example online a write a brief description of how this took place, be sure to use your definition of evolution to assist your explanation
October 14: Altruism and the evidence for evolution. H/W: Finish the sheet and do the challange yourself question on page 222
Here is the video we watched today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIEoO5KdPvg
October 10: Read the following article for Thursday
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161007115617.htm
September 27: Unit 4.4.
September 23: Finished 4.3 and the last 2 examples. Read 4.4, make notes, answer q's on pg 214 and 215.
REMEMBER: unit test on Tuesday 4 October.
September 22: More 4.3 the carbon cycle
September 13: IB Practical:" Separation of Plant Pigments Using Chromatography
H/W for Monday September 19: Complete the lab and use the data from the table that is provided in the updated lab document to determine r.f. We are all using the sample 3rd from the right in the picture. You must send in your own copy with your own answers.
September 6: 42 Energy Transfer and Flow. Intro to photosynthesis virtual lab
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/LS12/LS12.html
H/W for Thursday September 08. Read Unit 2.9 103 to the top of 108
September 2: Today we are going to be finishing our food web investigation and submitting our table and journal answers for the activity.
Homework: Finish Food Web activity, email journal entry, Read 4.2 Energy Flow, make notes and answer question 4,5,6
September 1: Today in class we are going to look at ecosystems and nutrient cycling.
food we activity:
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_02/BL_02.html
9/9/2016 First Day of IB Biology!
Today in class we talked about the interdependence of organisms and began to form our own definitions of ecology, a winded definition and a concise definition. If you missed the class, view the pic below and try to fit them all into a lengthy definition of ecology